The Gobindapur canal in Dhaka’s Kajla area of Jatrabari remains choked with piles of waste, creating an eyesore and raising environmental concerns. Residents say the canal has been neglected for the past five to six months, alleging a lack of effective action by the Dhaka South City Corporation to restore the waterway and manage waste disposal. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Farmers in Mohanpur upazila, Rajshahi, who planted Boro paddy after harvesting potatoes, have just begun reaping their crops. Since recurring rainfall has left the fields waterlogged, farmers are cutting and storing the paddy along roadsides, fearing heavy showers in the coming days. The photo was taken Sunday at Bara Debpur Beel. Photo: Azahar Uddin

Workers are busy stitching flags of nations competing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 at a workshop in the capital’s Kadamtali yesterday. Factory officials said Argentina and Brazil flags are in the highest demand, followed by Portugal, Spain and France. PHOTO: MEHEDI HASAN